Mac (AC:22, HP:90/90) Saturday September 23rd, 2006 6:10:00 PM
"Thank you. I had to say it - I meant it, but I won't abandon the pack. Ready to move when you are!"
Mac shoulders his gear and prepares to leave.
Gilan and Ciaran d20+21=35 Saturday September 23rd, 2006 7:22:32 PM
Gilan nods his head in understanding of what Tishe' maybe thinking. He has an idea of his own but has not had the chance to check and see if the things they will need are nearby. "Then we make for IronHome but look for the things we will need on the way there." Looking to Tishe' he wonders if they will find all they will need...maybe IronHome will have some of them. "Let's give a description of what we need to some of the others and see if we can find what we are looking for on the way then." He will take the time to describe some of the herbs to the others so that they have a better shot.
Ciaran stays near his brother most of the time they travel. Still he does float around, spending more time near Tishe' than anyone else.
Jake Sunday September 24th, 2006 12:26:09 AM
The skinny half-elf doesn't add anything, and is somewhat reclusive in general. Usually, you can't shut him up. He doesn't bother to eat anything for breakfast and only a bite for dinner. Still, the half-elf does write a lot in his diary.
Flea Sunday September 24th, 2006 8:19:52 PM
Flea lines up, ready to head back to Ironhome to face the music.
Grymash Monday September 25th, 2006 7:58:33 PM
"Well!? Whut Gas?!"
Return to IronHome. (DM Jim) Monday September 25th, 2006 10:43:19 PM
The sun is starting to set in the sky but the pack is finally looking out to see the torches of IronHome. As you draw even closer to the metal dome you find that all seems to be quiet.
Then you enter the outer ring of the torch light and a young voice calls out to you from the inside. "Name yourselves and state your business at this late hour." You know from what happened the first time that you came here that there are a number of crossbows aimed at you.
You hear a call go up inside of the metal dome now and the sound of feet upon ground. Then the quiet is cut by another voice...a voice that you know all too well....Rayla. "What is the problem...the Oglian back..." This is cut off by a number of hissed orders and you know that those behind the wall are preparing for the worst.
Jerry - Gave Justin the message.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) Tuesday September 26th, 2006 2:52:58 AM
After a day's walk, some of the vibrancy has left the brown-haired woman, and she is content to let those with more charming words speak to the people of IronHome.
All day, she has been comforted and irked in turns at the hovering of Ciaran (since he both comforts and reminds her of her own loss), but as of now, Tishe' is willing to not make any hasty moves in order to not become a pincusion.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Posting Report (ADM MikeK) Tuesday September 26th, 2006 8:08:27 AM
Posting Report for Game 10 for the week of Sep 18 - 22
Name MTWTF
DM JimW XXXXO
Trellus XXXOO
Tishe XXXXO
Jake OOXOX
Gilan XXXOX
Grymash OOXXX
Mac OOXOX
Flea OXXOX
Ulgren (walkabout)
[X = post, O = no post]
ADM MikeK Note: Except for SteveK, we all need to get better. Ulgren is on walkabout pending computer issues.
Flea Tuesday September 26th, 2006 8:39:22 AM
Flea ducks her head, and hunches her shoulders, as she prepares to enter Ironhome.
"It is the Bloodpack come come back," she responds to the challenge. Her voice is a flat monotone.
(OOC: I will be on a mini vacation through to Saturday. Expect to be able to post enroute.-Carla
Jake d20+18=29 Tuesday September 26th, 2006 2:35:33 PM
The half-elf grins and ruffles Flea's hair, "Cheer up short grass,". Putting a hand on his hat, Jake throws his easygoing voice well, so that it reaches the townsfolk even though he keeps his tone relaxed. "Howdy there folks, Flea's right, it's the Bloodpack. Guess what, on our first little trip, we took quite a few of them down. And instead of coming at us, they fled into their tunnels. We're back to take a breather, then we'll go back and take another snap at 'em." (Diplomacy 29)
Mac d20+6=25 d20+1=21 Tuesday September 26th, 2006 4:17:38 PM
Leaving the talking to those better at it, Mac takes in Ironhome - trying to notice any significant changes since their departure. [Spot:25, Sense Motive:21 (Nat.20!)]
Trellus d20+5=25 Tuesday September 26th, 2006 5:14:12 PM
Trellus gives Flea and Jake a wink, and waits for the response.
Like, Mac, the cleric also notes the reaction to their arrival, and wonders if IronHome has been attacked again. [Sense Motive - 25 - also a nat 20]
Gilan and Ciaran d20+6=18 Tuesday September 26th, 2006 10:11:41 PM
Gilan is weary as they reach the metal dome of IronHome. Breathing slowly so that he can get his second wind he lets the others speak...not that he needs to say anything.
Ciaran can sense an unease from the plain girl and starts to keep his distance a little more. It is just something that animals can sense a lot better than any human and he gives her space.
Back Again. (DM Jim) Wednesday September 27th, 2006 3:00:54 AM
The call from the Bloodpack is heard and the gates open slightly to allow some people out. You see four people slowly approaching you. You recognize the shapes of both Jalian and Rayla, but the other two are hunters that you do not remember...though you did not see all of them or even make too much note of them.
Rayla snorts as she reaches within six feet of the group. "Told you that you should have sent me and my hunters." She glares at the Bloodpack and you get the idea that she still has not forgiven anyone for letting the group off the hook. "They come back without our children and seek to enter to sleep. Supposedly to rest up and try again." She does not look all that happy to see you.
Jalian shakes her head and then speaks. "Rayla...they have come back when they could have very well left for thier home." She gives the pack an apologetic smile and motions them to follow along with her. "Please forgive Rayla, she is fed by emotions for her missing brother." She makes haste to get back into the metal dome of IronHome but does not seem overly worried otherwise.
The dome and the surrounding seem to be in the same shape that they were in before you left. Some repairs have been made that is for sure and you get the feeling that a few enchantments have been laid out on the metal as well. Once inside you notice that the hunters are quick to close the doors and then relax with the possible danger gone.
Rayla moves off ahead of the group and heads in the general direction of the domed house you stayed in the last time you were here. Jalian watches her go and shakes her head again. "She takes her duty too seriously...but she also is one of the few that I can trust." She looks to the group with the sudden realization that she has spoken out loud and that she might have said too much. "Please stay in the house that you stayed in when here before...rest and relax through as much of tomorrow as you want...we will help as best we can." She leads you to the house and then will leave you to your own devices.
Sorry for the late or early morning post. Kind of fell asleep without making my DM post first.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) Wednesday September 27th, 2006 4:18:22 AM
Tishe' is pleased to see Jalian and even happy to see Rayla (her causitc remarks completely lost on the brown-eyed mage).
"This is too public a place, but we have information that may be important enough to lose a candlemark of sleep."
She looks concernedly at Jalian and the retreating back of Rayla. "Jalian, we found some of your people.", and with this she holds out the diary from the dead man.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Jake d20+10=23 Wednesday September 27th, 2006 3:24:21 PM
This looks like a job for the Jakester, the half-elf thinks to himself, looking at the retreating fem. Since the others are probably not paying attention, Jake will make an exeunt stage left in the neatest way possible; by letting the others step on forward past him, and then cutting to the left behind a hut. He does it so fluidly, it's not likely too many will notice (Hide 23). Having done so, he strides along behind a hut, and another, then cuts over so he's now about even with Rayla. He comes out and catches up with the huntress and says softly, "Now hold on a minute here, Rayla... Ah'm sorry that we didn't get the children back in the first trip, and trust me, we're worried about them. But you've fought them. These Ants are tough and smart, and if we'd charged on in further we would have died. And I'm sure your brother wouldn't want that to happen." He puts a hand on her shoulder, gently. "Ah know what it's like when your brother gets hurt. Tell you what.. Ah promise we'll get out your brother. And ah'm sure he'll be fine. If he's anything like you, ah'm sure he'd be less afraid of the ants than they would be of him." Jake's actually genuinely sympathetic, so he doesn't even have to fake any emotion this time. And he hopes his words do cheer up the poor girl.
Trellus Wednesday September 27th, 2006 4:54:29 PM
Trellus glares right back at the hunter, refusing to dignify her outburst with a response.
After staring at the her for several heartbeats, he very obviously shifts his focus to Jalian, and addresses her equal to equal. "Like Tishe said, we've found out some things. We also think we got a pick against that stink attack - shift again to Rayla - nobody told us about. - back to Jalian - Tishe's got some ingredients she needs."
"Can we go somewhere and compare notes?"
Gilan and Ciaran Wednesday September 27th, 2006 6:33:08 PM
Gilan takes it all in stride as he could care less what this hunter thought of him. Only his own packs feelings had any hold on him and he knows that they are not unhappy at the present. Oh, they maybe a little upset about having to quit a mission midstride but they would get it done.
Ciaran paces along with his brother and seems to be feeling the effects of so much travel. He was still adjusting to the temperature difference but it was getting better.
Mac Wednesday September 27th, 2006 9:40:13 PM This is what he was expecting. With all day to consider what they would face on returning empty-handed, Mac has a few choice phrases in mind. Rayla's comments are understandable, but ill placed. At the house he takes Rayla aside and quietly states, "Don't give up hope for your brother, and the others. Also, don't give up hope for your people and yourself." Only if she does not understand his meaning does he add, "Leading your hunters to their death... weakening you defences here... only lends aid to your enemy."
Grymash Wednesday September 27th, 2006 10:08:24 PM "Gry want food, drink an sleep." And the half-orc doesnt waste time trying to find it. "Wake Gry in da morn. Keep down da talkin." Grymash is in a foul mood and his patience is in limited supply. "Naw, Gry change mind. No wake in da morn!" Grymash beds down for the night after his immediate needs are met.
Best Prepared. (DM Jim) Thursday September 28th, 2006 1:12:39 AM
Rayla jerks her arm away from Mac as he stops her. She turns on him and gets in his face. "Yes, but have you ever felt powerless...he is my brother and I should be doing something...as for the defenses, those ants walked right through them before." She twirls and makes off without a backwards glance or word. It is more than just pride or hate that drives her that is for sure.
As the others continue onto the house, Jake slips off and soon finds Rayla though it had not been a hard thing to do. Though she does not slow her pace she is listening to Jake. You may notice that her shoulder rise and fall a little as if she is starting to cry. With a sudden action she stops and just leans into Jake. "I am sorry...its just that he is my brother and I am powerless to help him...I have always been short tempered and I took my grief and anger out on you." Tears are running down her face and you finally see the defenseless side of a hard woman.
Back at the house the talks have turned to other things. Jalian had just been about to leave when Tishe' brought out the diary. With shaky hands she turns and takes it. "Thank you...Merle will be glad to get this back...though I doubt that Gertie will be." She looks to the diary in her hands and the tears begin to flow, slowly at first. She listens for awhile and then shakes her head. "You will have anything that you need...I had feared that the party sent in to rescue our children had been killed." She slumps into a chair and then lays the book upon the table as she looks up at the young man that had just entered. "Food and drink for our guests...then I want privacy." She waits till the food arrives and then putting other things aside she gets to business. "You have questions I would suppose, though I am not sure what more I can tell you." She waits to hear what is to be said and compare notes as Trellus puts it.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) Thursday September 28th, 2006 8:09:23 AM
Tishe' is all for telling everything they found in the tunnels to Jalian in order to see if anything, even what seems inconsequential, might be important. And so she will talk, and help others to talk by interrupting when an additional point needs to be made.
She'll talk about the stink of the Oglians, the two different types encountered, thier lightning weapons, thier ability to walk on the cieling.
She'll mention the bodies and show the recovered magical items (especially the druid-animal and the amulet) "Perhaps Rayla or another can bring the young hero back as she did to Ulgren."
She will talk of the lighting and the voices, and the pictures on the wall that she has seen.
And all this time, her plain face and brown eyes are alive and vibrant with the exchanging of knowledge. A stray hand settles on Cirain and strokes his rough fur.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Trellus Thursday September 28th, 2006 3:43:25 PM
Trellus sits nearby, eating whatever he can. He listens attentively as Tishe talks, interjecting what he can, which isn't much.
Light, that girl can talk! And she remembers everything!.
"Is Ulgren around?" he asks suddenly. Time to get that dude helping out a bit.
Grymash Friday September 29th, 2006 12:47:44 AM
Grymash sleeps. He has that same dream again. The one with the whirlwind tearing a path through plains. However, this time its different. Instead of chasing it like he always did, the tornado chases after him.
Gilan and Ciaran Friday September 29th, 2006 1:56:26 AM
Gilan finds himself leaning against one of the walls of the domed house and relaxing out. He munches on a bit of food as he listens, not having to add anything as Tishe' knows her business.
Ciaran is content to lay near Tishe' as she is stroking his fur. He wonders if Tishe' will ever get him a new brother or sister to play with. For some reason she does not seem whole to him without one.
Mac Friday September 29th, 2006 2:28:22 AM
After Rayla's departure Mac settles into a quiet evening.
Tishe' (Second Post) Friday September 29th, 2006 3:07:21 AM
"Oh, yes, and another thing. The Oglians all have hard armor and some sort of pick against normal blows, but magical attacks didn't have that problem. Perhaps large energy sources like fire could cut thier threads too."
"And then there is the salve that we could pick. I'll need these ingredients (lists) and (this much) time. But with Wardd's Luck and the Mother's help, we could weave a defense against the Oglian's defense."
Mac Friday September 29th, 2006 6:44:14 AM
After Rayla's departure Mac settles into a quiet evening.
Planning for the Big One. (DM Jim) Friday September 29th, 2006 8:29:02 PM
Jalian nods her head as she listens to the report as well as what is needed. "We never really had to deal with this stink attack...they hit us by surprise really and we never had a lot of time to fight back...the one that we killed went down rather fast." She ponders this new turn of events and wonders if the plan to battle it will work. "I can have all those supplies to you by morning...if that is alright." She stands slowly a new weight upon her shoulders as a new leader. She slowly makes her way to the door and then turns just as she is about to leave. "Your drow friend left two days ago...somekind of message from home he said." If there are no more questions than she slips out the door and will let the pack rest.
The morning comes fast for everyone and you will open your eyes and noses to the sounds of people moving inside the house you sleep in. Four people are setting up large platters of food and drink that maybe partaken of at anytime.
A half an hour later Bertina comes into the house with two young woman following her. "These are the herbs that you needed." The two woman lay a pair of large baskets just inside the door and then back out. Bertina does not look at all happy and gives you a scathing look before she too leaves.
knowledge(nature) 22, craft(alchemy) 20 or profession(herbalism) 20 to make the salve that will need to be made
Jake Friday September 29th, 2006 9:37:42 PM
A crying woman, worried about her brother. Defenseless in more ways than one, and easily open to kind words and comfort. Though he might usually take advantage of such a situation, Jake in this case... ---Wait, what am I talking about? Of course Jake takes advantage of the situation with Rayla. Holding her while she is crying, he lets her lean in and let it all out. From there, with soft talking and such, he lets things go where they will. Even if they don't lead to success, the half-elf has other girls to chase, and he doesn't mind too much. In the morning, he's back with the pack before most of them wake up, and thus they might not even notice his absence. He smiles at the young women coming in, ignoring the scathing look. "Well, let's get ready to head back out, then?"
Flea d20+2=18 Saturday September 30th, 2006 2:10:53 PM
Flea doesn't say much, staying in the shadows and keeping a low profile. When the food comes out, she takes a good helping and is seen to eat slowly and deliberately, as if the meal might be her last. When the food is gone, she returns for more.
When Tishe' starts to weave with herbs and such, Flea silently takes a place at her elbow. "I can help," she says quietly, "I know a little bit about this kind of stuff." The gnome taps the side of her nose lightly with her finger. (Aid Another (Alchemy)=18)
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) d20+12=31 Sunday October 1st, 2006 12:36:12 PM
The morning comes where Tishe' again confers with nature and her spellbook, and, after a quick breaking of her fast, she looks to make the salve. "I'm willing for any kind of assistance, because I'm sure this won't be an easy process." (Knowledge: Nature: 31)
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Gilan and Ciaran d20+21=31 d20+17=25 Monday October 2nd, 2006 12:20:22 AM
Gilan wakes in the morning and goes about his morning ritual for spells from Mother and Father. As he sits in the grass outside he does not notice much of anything going on.
When at last he returns to the small house they are staying in he looks to Tishe' and nods. "Looks like we have an almost full day of work ahead of us." He looks at each of the two baskets and then moves over to dig through them.
With another look to Tishe' and Flea, who offers to help he pulls out the items that he uses to brew his own potions and sets them up on the floor. "We might as well make use of my own supplies." Then it is off to work with the two woman to make the salve that they will need for both parties in the future.
[knowledge(nature) 31 and profession(herbalism) 25]
Mac Monday October 2nd, 2006 6:21:44 PM
Knowing he has nothing to contribute to the salve and potion making, Mac spends the better part of the morning in training - trying to recenter his focus.
Trellus Monday October 2nd, 2006 7:17:40 PM
"Ulgren left?" Trellus asks in surprise. The cleric sighs deeply, but says nothing more. At least not until the pack is alone again.
"Domi's Light!" he cries out exasperated. "What is that dude doing?" He stomps off to brood for a bit, clearly unhappy that the point of his coming back here has up and left on some other task.
When Bertina comes in with the herbs, he returns to the group. Her glare doesn't faze him, she's just a Baron after all.
"Well, I can't figure out what to do with any of this," he tells Tishe, Flea, and Gilan. "But you tell me what to mash up, and I'll get to work."
Posting Report (ADM MikeK) Monday October 2nd, 2006 8:00:14 PM
Posting Report for Game 10 for the week of Sep 25 - 29
Name MTWTF
DM JimW XXXOX
Trellus XXXOX
Tishe XXXOX
Jake XXOOX
Gilan XXXOX
Grymash OXXOO
Mac XXXOX
Flea XOOOX
Ulgren (walkabout)
[X = post, O = no post]
ADM MikeK Note: Ulgren is on walkabout pending computer issues.
Making a Salve. (DM Jim) Monday October 2nd, 2006 8:53:38 PM
The better part of the day is spent inside the small house. At one point the windows are opened to allow fresh air in as various herbs and stuff are mixed and mashed. The acidic smoke that fills the house is hard on both the breathing and the eyes but those that are dealing with the making of the paste they need tolerate it as best they can.
Outside the citizens of IronHome find that they want to stray from the house as much as possible. The stench is almost unbearable and the smoke that is coming outside hurts most peoples' eyes and lungs.
Breaks are taken, especially at lunch and later in the day as those working need time to clear their heads and lungs of the fumes. The smoke is soon gone from the hut but the smell is still there and it is not too appealing. When at last supper is served ten feet from the house; Tishe', Flea, Gilan and Trellus; emerge with a pair of jars.
In each jar is a green pastie substance that has a smell of something akin to decaying plantmatter in a swamp. It is a good bet that this will deaden the ability of that stink attack to effect anyone...but it will most likely kill all sense of smell as well.
The jar is as large as a jar of peanut butter...the pound jar size that is.
Flea Monday October 2nd, 2006 11:47:38 PM
Surprisingly quiet, Flea keeps her opinions about the process of making the stinky paste to herself. Tired, and sweaty from the experience, she exits the hut at the end of the day.
"Jake! Gry! Mac! Look what we made!" she calls out to the fighters, pointing out the disgusting green sludge in the large containers.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 2:23:17 PM
"Shouldn't be too hard, just about a 31 step process..."
"Oh, that smell is almost worse than an Oglian..."
...hack, cough, wheeze...
"aha! Oops, nobody worry!"
At last, bedraggled like a day's march through the 'Grass, Tishe' emerges triumphant carrying one of the two jars of paste, as well as meticulous notes on how to make the smelly stuff. "Each jar has about xxx number of applications." And then decribes how th estuff should be used.
"I need another day's rest before going back." And without any more fanfare, she cleans up and goes to sleep.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Gilan and Ciaran Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 6:26:42 PM
He lets the two woman head on out as he clean up all of his gear for potion making. The smell earlier had been horrible and he knew that each of those inside had to smell just as bad.
Gilan is as equally tired as the rest when he exits the hut. The past hours have been grueling work that he has not had a chance to do for awhile. Though happy with the results he is not happy with the end smell. It might not be as bad as the one that the Oglian lets off but it was not that nice either. "I could use a long hot bath...some food and then lots of sleep."
Ciaran whines and keeps his distance from his brother. His poor sharp nose cannot take the extreme smell that has been produced.
Between the two jars...there is enough for around 200 applications or enough to help 200 people. The best method is to take a finger worth of the paste and smooth it below the nose. It will deaden any other smell but the paste itself...which is not appetizing.
"Three one steps ta make dat?! Dat not dat many!" Grymash counts off four (3+1) of his fingers. "Maybeez need ta makes more!?"
For the Morning. (DM Jim) Wednesday October 4th, 2006 12:40:54 AM
That evening the group is entertained by the people of the village that put on a play of sorts. Several of the citizens are dressed up in costumes and act out an old fable of the dragonslayer. Following that is a recreation of what the IronHome citizens call "The Moth" that runs the entire lifecycle of that leads top the birth of the great Sargrass Moth that you guys remember seeing the birth of once. It involves the war of two different battling armies of nature that are trying to stop and protect the natural order.
As the group returns to the seclusion of the house they have been staying in, you are met by Jalian who walks along with you. "You have done a greater service to our village than you realize." She drops a small bag into the hand of Trellus with a smile. From inside you can hear the jingle of a fair amount of coins. "That is for the journal that you returned to us...it is more precious than you can know." She is both sad and happy as she speaks and you get a sense that she would like to say or do more. "You will return to their lair and try again...will you not." There is a hint of worry there...but not that you might not do it...but that you will. She does not say anything more till you reach the door of the house and then she shakes her head. "I will leave you." She beats a hasty retreat though you think she was about to ask something of you...still it is too late to ask now, unless you chase her down.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) d20=9 Wednesday October 4th, 2006 1:51:08 AM
The druidic mage smiles at Grymash and pats his arm. "You are such a sweetie!", but overlooks his problems with arithmatic. :-)
Tishe' enjoys the food and the plays about the Dragonslayer and the Cycle. (Sense Motive: 9) There is a lot to learn about the meanings of the plays, or even why the people of IronHome would present these particular plays, but Tishe' doesn't care about any of that.
Equally, she doesn't question Jallian's actions, but accepts what she provides Trellus, and then gets ready to see the Oglians.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Jake Wednesday October 4th, 2006 1:25:05 PM
Jake has been withholding comment from the ugly smell as much as possible. He tries to put on a cheerful face about it, "Well, with this we'll be pretty shady..." But, he's cringing inwardly. He avoided much of the actual work anyways, prefering to cruise the town and watch the villagers (well, the women at least) at work. Now, however, the girl looks concerned again, and Jake glances at the others. "Ya know, ah can't help but feel that half these villagers hate us, or have some weird thing going on here... Ah mean other than we're an enemy pack, and their masters wish our destruction, yet we're working for them. Something else's there." Jake stands up and heads after the girl, and will walk up after Jalian. "Hey there.. Don't worry, ah'm not here to tell you we're backing down, just to ask, well, something seems wrong ma'am, and ah'm wondering if there's something you'd like to talk about. Ah'm all ears." Jake tucks his hat up and shows his long half-elven ears as the punchline.
Trellus Wednesday October 4th, 2006 5:27:50 PM
Trellus emerges from the work of paste making pretty satisfied, even with the smell. After all, physical labor is good for what ails you.
The play is VERY interesting, and the Rattledam native tries to remember as much of it as he can. These dudes know about the circle, so that little battle play is probably based in truth.
Jalian's reaction is not expected at all. The blond man looks at her with some confusion, but keeps the bag. "Uh, yeah. We're going back. Your kids might still be alive. And we promised to find out."
Flea Wednesday October 4th, 2006 8:56:27 PM
Tired, but satisfied with the results of her day of work, Flea takes some time off. Working her way to the front of the assembly, she sits with the children, near the front, and watches the story telling and reenactments. Unconsciously she stands up during the combat scene, and taking out a dagger goes through the pantomime of cutting and slitting at a pretend enemy.
Talki Fresal, Dondit Liki! she calls out, barely remembering what the words mean.
Images of lost pack-mates run through her mind's eye...Milo, Liana, Sterlin...the pack of manfri with the blue marks on their faces who perished during the battle...the dark face of the walker, Black...
Talki Fresal, Donit Liki!
Gilan and Ciaran Wednesday October 4th, 2006 11:23:50 PM
Gilan finds that a relaxing bath is always a good start to a good meal. Though he would have liked to have fallen into a bed and slept for a few weeks he finds that he is beside all the rest when the plays start.
As he watches the first play he cannot help but be drawn into it. "That is a realistic dragon." He cannot believe how well they have gotten the look of a dragon and he has only seen a few once. Then begins the other play that is almost a recreation of what they did themselves. "And the good even win." He just cannot help himself with his out loud statements. When it is all over he cannot help but sit and stare at the stage still...recounting each part in his mind.
By this time sleep is quick catching up to him and he cannot keep his eyes open for long. Taking no notice of the goings on around him he just stumblingly follows the others. It is only by shere chance that he ends up in a bed at all and not on the floor.
Ciaran has been absent through all of this as he has stayed behind in the house. With the stench cleared out he is more than happy to remain out of the watchful eyes of the kids...as well as the grownups.
Tishe' (Second Post) Thursday October 5th, 2006 9:43:44 AM
Tishe' is happy and proud that the good guys won in the play, but wonders why. "Unless THEY think the Barons are the good guys and trying to protect the Plains?" she whispers to Mac.
The Return. (DM Jim) Thursday October 5th, 2006 2:36:32 PM
Jake catches up with Jalian easily fifty feet from where the group had been standing. His talks with her get only a couple of comments. "You do this out of honor or maybe something more...but it is not right to make you put your lives on the line for us." Looking around the village she already has a few tears growing in her eyes. "I guess that we all do what we must...when we must." With that she pulls away and makes her way to the hut she shares with her grandfather.
The rest of the group have already returned to the house they have been staying at. Each finds a place to sleep as well as the house has been aired out. In a slightly more protected environment the pack sleeps a little easier.
Morning comes the next day and some are up early, while others sleep in a little later. A battle plan still needs to be formed and an idea of what they will do as well. Four woman come bearing platters loaded with things to eat and pitchers of drink. Tishe' finds a man is shown to the house they are staying at who wishes to see her. He is dressed in kaki pants and shirt with boots and emblazoned on the left side of his breast is the double golden CC. "Ma'am...I have a package here for you. Sorry about the slow delivery but this place is hard to find and very remote...though it is warmer than some other places that I have been to." Once he gets the package delivered he turns and leaves not needing anything else.
Stephen - Catacombs purchase is delivered and ready for use. MikeK - If you open the bag that Jalian gave you, there are 100 platinum coins inside of it.
Sorry for no DM post last night. Had to get rid of a virus before I could do anything.
Mac Friday October 6th, 2006 7:19:44 AM
Mac replies in hushed tones, "Tishe', other packmates have mentioned their suspicions of the mon... beaters. Maybe we just have to observe who is doing what, and judge accordingly."
Jake Friday October 6th, 2006 1:50:33 PM
Jake returns to his tent and looks at ease. He knows why the pack's doing this; because they're heroes, and that's the sort of thing they do. There's no doubt in the half-elf's mind about that. "Well, pack, let's get eatin', then movin'. No reason ta stay any longer, so we can go whoop some more of those treadles up!"
Trellus Friday October 6th, 2006 3:47:13 PM
Like Jake, Trellus is eager to get out of the gate and start weaving. The half-elf seems to be out of his funk, and the cleric throws him a quick "We shady?" to confirm.
Once the pack starts moving, Trellus asks about tactics. "OK dudes, I'm wondering if we should just show up at the top of that pit and say "We're back!". The queen pulled everyone away before, maybe she'll do it again and let us walk right in there."
Gilan and Ciaran Friday October 6th, 2006 4:58:23 PM
Gilan is up the next morning early when breakfast arrives. He goes through his morning song to Mother and Father before he moves back to have a light feast. "I would suggest eating light...that paste may just make you lose your breakfast, lunch or supper." He is ready to leave when the rest of the group is. As Trel mentions tactics he is quick to mention the idea of doing some buffing early. "How about doing some early buffing with the help of my own magical rod, I can make spells last twice as long."
Ciaran seems as eager to leave as the rest. The constant attention from the younger members of the village is driving him nuts. Before joining the pack he had been a lone wolf out in the snows of Ice Vein.
Grymash Friday October 6th, 2006 7:00:11 PM
Grymash prays and polishes his weapon making himself ready for the battles to come.
An Unwelcome Sight. (DM Jim) Saturday October 7th, 2006 12:48:33 AM
The next couple of days pass a little too fast as the pack makes its way back to the sight of the hive entrance. A quiet Sargrass is not always a good sign and it might leave more than a few jumpy at times.
As you come upon the rise that leads down everyone slows and then you reach the top. Looking down into the bowl you can see the entrance. It is free of guards but there are signs even on the ridge of Oglian having been out.
(track DC 16 or survival DC 16: Highlight to display spoiler: {The amount of tracks leads you to believe that the groups that come out are of four Oglian recon teams. The tracks travel all around as far as you can see as if they come out and watch every so often. The newest tracks are only an hour old.}
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) d20+4=6 Saturday October 7th, 2006 3:13:37 AM
Happily surprised, Tishe' thanks the man for the package and eagerly sorts and puts away the contents. "Much better", she says to herself.
The brown-haired spellweaver nods at Trellus' suggestion and thinks it a great idea until she sees the ridge and Oglian entrance. (Survival: 6) She doesn't know anything for certain, but... "if we have had these days to prepare, you can be sure the Oglians have used the same time to weave traps and other black-handed tricks."
"I think those preparation spells would be a good idea right about now. And maybe some magical scouting and detection?"
But she waits for Trellus to give the nod before beginning.
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Tishe' (Sub Needed) Monday October 9th, 2006 10:27:09 AM
11 - 18 October. I'll be in Ireland and unable to post.
MikeK says - I'll take it. Send me her sheet.
Trellus d20+8=25 Monday October 9th, 2006 3:07:26 PM
The blond man looks around at the tracks as he listens to Tishe's theory about traps. To his own surprise, he's pretty sure what the ant-taurs have been up to. [Survival - Sargass: 25]
He points out the tracks to Gilan and Grymash. "The dudes have been coming out and walking around. What do you think? They been out looking for us? Or just looking? And the last group was out here not too long ago. Maybe we hit the changing of the guard just right."
He shakes his head at Tishe. "I'm hoping they're too much like the beaters to think they even need traps. I'm thinking we warp up and just walk in."
He looks to the fighters. "I got Enlarge Person, Bulls Strength, and Shield of Faith - that one don't work if you already got a ring. Anybody want anything.
Trellus had already cast Magic Vestment (extended) on his own armor and shield - using pearl of power the second time.
-------- Spells in effect: Magic Vestment(armor)+2 Magic Vestment (shield)+2
Jake Monday October 9th, 2006 6:20:34 PM
"Hmmm, anything y'all can do ta make me or Gry a bit stronger would be shady... Ah've already got a shield," Jake taps his shield with his longsword, "so ah'm okay without that last one." (Of course Jake doesn't know the spell) Jake looks around, "Well, they've all retreated, but ah bet they've been setting up traps and whatnot while we've been gone too." Jake shrugs. "Nothing we can't deal with..."
Gilan [barkskin] and Ciaran [greater magic fang] Monday October 9th, 2006 9:29:34 PM
Gilan nods his head not bothering to look at all the tracks. He knows that the others know their business as well as he does. Instead he moves around the group and touches several of the pack in turn, sending nature magic into them. "That is all I would want to do for now." Though he does moves over and touch Ciaran as well. "I have a number of other spells that will come in handy once we get inside...some right before we get into a battle as well."
Ciaran's tail is once again stiff and he paces a little as he waits. When his brother approaches he holds still for the warmth of nature to infuse his body.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement]
Grymash (AC 27, hp104, barkskin) d20+9=20 d20+9=17 Monday October 9th, 2006 11:47:25 PM
Grymash examines the ground and spots the tracks as well. "Mmmm, Gry see da tracks too. Wheres do da tracks go? Gry readys ta cut some heads!!" He pulls out his bow and readies an arrow to be drawn.
(I need the Track feat to follow tracks with a DC greater than 10. Otherwise all he sees are a bunch of marks on the ground with no sense of which direction they lead.)
So it begins. (DM Jim) Tuesday October 10th, 2006 12:36:43 AM
The group takes the time to start buffing each other up with spells. Gilan lays out a number of spells as Trellus lets it be known what he has to help in the enhancing of others.
The tracks are not that hard to read, even for an amateur. It runs a circuit outside and then always go back inside of the hive entrance. It does not appear that they are setting anything up outside as the tracks are all over and they would have sprung their own trap.
The entrance is so far open with no guards and you are feeling a little better about this...so far. Some wonder though as to how their luck will hold and how much nasty surprises the Oglian have set up for all of you.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) Tuesday October 10th, 2006 7:26:59 AM
Tishe' spells up by casting Mage Armor, Unseen Servant, and See Invisibility on herself.
She also offers a Mage Armor potion to anyone who needs it.
"I can use a summoned animal as a scout without risking Flea if necessary."
And then, with crossbow loaded and in hand, Tishe' is ready to rescue those kids.
Active Spells Mage Armor: 300 turns (+4 armor) Unseen Servant: 300 turns (200 coin lift) See Invisibility: 50 turns
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Trellus (AC 22, 79 hp) Tuesday October 10th, 2006 5:55:52 PM
Trellus shakes his head. "Nah, let's weave while we got the chance. Gry, Mac, and Jake spread out front, and the rest behind. When we get to the entrance, Flea, then Gry, then me, then Jake. Mac in the back."
Trellus casts Bulls Strength (extended) on Jake [+4 STR enhancement for 20 minutes].
If they get to the entrance without incident, he lays hands on Flea. [Protective Ward: +10 to next save]
-------- Spells in effect: Magic Vestment(armor)+2 Magic Vestment (shield)+2
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Tuesday October 10th, 2006 6:48:16 PM
Gilan looks to the others and nods his head. He will hang near the middle of the group for now. "I will stay near the middle of the group with my healing and other spells...I can also support in a fight if needed." He will slowly move down the slope after the others as he thinks about his spells and wonders what would be next to cast.
Ciaran follows his brother down the slope as well. He knows his roll in this and every other fight that they will get into. He must protect his brother or anyone that looks to be in need...as long as his brother is not in danger.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement]
Flea (AC 21, 56 HP, Protective Ward) Tuesday October 10th, 2006 11:24:14 PM
Flea positions herself as dirrected by Trellus. With a quiet *schnick* she pulls a short sword from it's scabbard, turning it this way and that in her right hand. What light there is at the very entrance of the tunnel gleams on the weapon's surface, highlighting the script* of the weapon bearing Domi's blessing.
*Highlight to display spoiler: {GET TO GNO ME DOMI!}
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus
Grymash (AC 27, hp104, barkskin) d20+2=19 d20+4=5 Tuesday October 10th, 2006 11:55:42 PM
Grymash takes his position and follows along as the plan. He keeps his eyes and ears open for anything. Unfortunately a bug flew into his ear and got lodged in, uhh ... oh, whatever! The bug isnt very happy!
(Spot 19, Listen 5, natural 1)
A sign of nothing. (DM Jim) Wednesday October 11th, 2006 12:16:48 AM
The pack moves down the hill as one unit. Flea leads with Grymash not far behind her. As you reach the entrance to the hive you hear no sounds from inside and everyone is on high alert. No traps or the like have been found yet but you are still on your toes.
Stepping back into the tunnel that leads to the first area you still hear nothing from inside. As Flea gets to the opeing into the first room, the one with the severed leg corpse, she once again sees the bluish light from the walls and the moving pictures just inside.
Jake Wednesday October 11th, 2006 5:33:51 AM
"Ah feel stronger than that drink we tasted back in that frozen water place... Let's get goin'." Jake is a bit impatient, but doesn't push the others forward or anything. He keeps his weapons out and his eyes open.
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward) d20+9=15 d20+13=32 d20+11=30 d20+14=27 Wednesday October 11th, 2006 7:48:14 AM
Flea pushes further into the tunnel, confident that the rest of Bloodpack will follow, and that her rear will be covered by the big half-orc.
Remembering that the ant creatures seemed to have an awareness of their presence last time, and recollecting how the taunting voice had got inside her head, Flea is particularly careful as she enters the place.
"Careful," she cautions in a low whisper, "they knew we were here last time. They might have set traps for us while we were gone."
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus
Trellus (AC 22, 79 hp) d20+9=13 d20+9=17 Wednesday October 11th, 2006 12:32:13 PM
Eyes and ears peeled as best he's able, Trellus merely points Flea to the left tunnel (the one leading to the big room with the chasm).
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Wednesday October 11th, 2006 8:33:45 PM
Gilan follows along as they enter the tunnels. His scimitar and shield are out as he scans the area for signs of trouble. He is ready to dive in and help out Flea at a minutes notice.
Ciaran is right beside his brother as the move into the first of the caverns. He is nervous but also ready for anything that might happen.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement]
Not playing nice. (DM Jim) Thursday October 12th, 2006 1:02:39 AM
As Flea turns and starts down the tunnel that Trellus indicates her senses are on high alert. This is a good thing for as she reaches the mid point of the tunnel that leads to the chasm chamber...she finds a thin length of cord stretched across the floor about two inches from the floor.
The rest of the group is following along at a nice distance to give the resident rogue a chance to do her job. As you strain ears to hear and eyes to see, you can hear the constant drip of water in the distance and a rattle. It reminds you of an exoskeleton being scraped across stone.
Jake d20+7=22 d20+4=14 Thursday October 12th, 2006 5:43:08 AM
Jake feels on the edge, and moves slightly backwards, watching the party's back. He shuffles along slowly, moving surprisingly quiet for a guy in armor. Must be the shoes. Though he wants to make a wry remark, he feels that this might not be the best time. (listen 22, Spot 14)
CDM Jerry Thursday October 12th, 2006 1:07:30 PM
Hey all! There was no posting report for last week done on Monday. I need the ADM for this game to get that done please and then email me that it is up and posted. Thanks!
Trellus (ac 22, 79 hp) Thursday October 12th, 2006 8:09:20 PM
"Guess we're doing it the hard way," the blond man says softly. "Flea, can you disable it?"
The cleric keeps his eyes forward, watching for anything that might appear in front of the gnome. -------- Spells in effect: Magic Vestment(armor)+2 Magic Vestment (shield)+2
Mac Thursday October 12th, 2006 8:51:45 PM
Watching at the rear, Mac remains quiet and obervant.
Late posting report (ADM MikeK) Thursday October 12th, 2006 8:52:20 PM
Posting Report for Game 10 for the week of Oct 2 - 6
Name MTWTF
DM JimW XXOXX
Trellus OXOXX
Tishe XXOOX
Jake OXOXX
Gilan XXOXX
Grymash XOOXX
Mac OOOXO
Flea XXOOO
Ulgren (walkabout)
[X = post, O = no post]
ADM MikeK Note: Ulgren is still on walkabout pending computer issues, I think. Anybody heard if he's coming back?
Ain't none of us doing very well in the posting department.
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) (Sub MikeK( Thursday October 12th, 2006 9:17:11 PM
Standing behind Gilan, Tishe waits impatiently for something to happen. "I hate waiting," she mutters to herself
Active Spells Mage Armor: 300 turns (+4 armor) Unseen Servant: 300 turns (200 coin lift) See Invisibility: 50 turns
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Thursday October 12th, 2006 10:39:32 PM
Gilan slows and then stops as Flea inspects something. He is not sure what she is looking at but he knows enough to let her go about her work. As he waits he turns to Trell and moves closer. "I have a couple of spells that would be very useful...do you know stoneskin?" He waits only a couple of minutes as he looks to Gry, Jake and Mac. "I was thinking of using the two uses of the spell that I have to make two of our fighters more effective...who do you think?" Once he finds out who Trell feels would benefit from it most he will cast the one now and one later.
Ciaran is happy to be stopped but he paces a little. As he waits he dreams a little of the wild tundra and his original home. Then he thinks about his new home and finds that he likes both. He is happy to stay here though with his brother.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement]
Grymash (AC 29, hp104, barkskin, prot from evil) d20+2=16 d20+4=11 Thursday October 12th, 2006 10:52:38 PM
Grymash takes the time to mutter softly under his breath some words of protection. (casting protection from evil). He readies his double axe and guards over Flea as she attempts to disarm the trap ... thingy?!
Thankfully, Gry has successfully fished that bug out of his ear. The bug is simply disguarded on the cavern floor. Unable to break free from its sticky orc ear wax prison, it soon dies. Countless generations pass uneventfully as the wax hardens into an amber-like resin, preserving the poor little bug completely intact. To be later discovered by mages of a new age, employing the magic of science, they extract the DNA from half-orc and rapke blood within. The new creature that it spawns will be called the Grypke. Which in turn will bring upon the destruction of the Wold as we know it.
(Spot 16, Listen 11)
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward, Trap Sense, Evasion) d20+14=29 Friday October 13th, 2006 1:25:00 AM
A small smile crosses the gnome's face, as she returns her sword to its scabbard, and collects her tools from her pouch.
Hunkering down over the trap, she gets to work (Disable Device=29. "I sure hope this works," whispers the rogue, "I have no desire to pay Gargul another visit any time soon."
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus
Jake Friday October 13th, 2006 1:38:02 AM
Jake notices a patch of dirt that seems outta place and shifts slightly...but it's nothing. He keeps himself calm... "Hate, we digging out that smelly stuff yet?"
Not a good sign. (DM Jim) Friday October 13th, 2006 6:23:36 PM
The others stop as Flea goes to work and just have a little time to do their own thing. Most are getting a little further prepared for the upcoming battle. The adrenaline is pumping and everyone is on high alert.
As Flea crouches to have a look at the thin cord across the way she kicks up a little bit of dust. As it passes in the direction of the thin cord she notices that it is blow to the right a little by wind. A closer look reveals a small hole, about the size of a copper, in both sides of the wall three inches from the top of the thin cord. With a smile she sets to work first on the thin cord with a sharp pair of cutters. She knows that if it is pulled just a little too hard that it will trigger whatever is at the other end.
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward, Trap Sense, Evasion) d20+14=34 d20+14=34 Sunday October 15th, 2006 12:35:43 PM
Flea continues to work on the trap, her nimble fingers manipulating the tiny tools expertly (Disable Device=34, Nat. 20 yahoo!.)
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus
Flea gets the sense that there is another trap, just above the line that she is cutting.
Flea Addendum: The rogue quickly realizes that the trap is more complicated then originally anticipated, but having entered a 'zone' she continues to work to make it safe for her friends. (Disable Device=34, another nat 20!)
Mac d20+6=23 d20+1=19 Sunday October 15th, 2006 8:41:27 PM
Patiently, Mac continues to guard the rear of the Pack. {Spot: 23, Listen:19}
Trellus Monday October 16th, 2006 5:22:20 PM Grypke?
Trellus waits, poised for...well, whatever happens next. At Gilan's commment regarding the protective spell, he nods to Grymash and Mac.
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Monday October 16th, 2006 5:51:05 PM
Gilan nods his head as he moves first to Gry and then to Mac in turn. He lays a hand upon them as he casts another simple spell. A grayish cast surrounds them as the spell takes effect. "This will make each of you more impervious to damage." He waits for Flea who seems to have run into another matter with what appears to be a trap.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement] [stoneskin(Gry and Mac) - 90minutes - 10/adamantine for 90 damage]
Tishe Monday October 16th, 2006 8:09:29 PM
The small brown haired girl awaits the results of Flea's work with baited breath.
Posting Report (ADM MikeK) Monday October 16th, 2006 8:13:41 PM
Posting Report for Game 10 for the week of Oct 9 - 15
Name MTWTF
DM JimW XXXOX
Trellus XXXOX
Tishe XOXOX
Jake OXXOO
Gilan XXXOX
Grymash XOXOO
Mac OOXOX
Flea XXXOX
Ulgren (walkabout)
[X = post, O = no post]
ADM MikeK Note: Ulgren is still on walkabout pending computer issues, I think. Anybody heard if he's coming back?
SteveK was out on vacation, and was subbed for (poorly) by me.
Not sure if Ulgren is coming back to the group or not as I have not heard anything from him. Jerry is in the works now, about getting us a new player. I do not know if this will be old or new but I am hoping for a new arcane user.
Nasty little traps. (DM Jim) Monday October 16th, 2006 11:37:33 PM
Flea makes quick work of the first trap. As she looks over the second one she get the feeling that they have a couple of choices. The group could step high and avoid the trap altogether or she could plug up the holes above the one that the air is coming out off. There are a series of eight holes on each side of the wall that run up it.
Gilan moves between Mac and Grymash layering another spell upon the two for the combat that will most likely come.
The rest of the group waits patiently as they make some final preparations. You are starting to get that familiar buzz in your heads again that tells you that there is somekind of communication going on with the Oglian.
Grymash (AC 29, hp104, barkskin, prot from evil, stoneskin, bless) Monday October 16th, 2006 11:47:17 PM
Grymash gives Gilan a toothy grin for his touch of stony skin. Kinda made the barkskin a little less itchy. He answers with a few words of Blessing of his own. (Casting Bless. Everyone gets +1 to hit and saves vs. fear.)
Jake/Mike Tuesday October 17th, 2006 1:45:26 PM
(I'm really sorry... Can I get someone to post for me for the next week? I'm currently in Chile) Jake stays in the back and considers the mind buzz. He tries to keep his own thoughts blank and just watchful...maybe that'll stop 'em from barraging him with it.
Mac (AC:22, HP:90/90, +Barkskin, Stoneskin, Longstrider, Blessed) d20+6=13 d20+1=13 Tuesday October 17th, 2006 8:06:58 PM "Thanks Gilan!"
He turns to Trellus and asks, "Will you be makin' use of my scrolls?"
Otherwise he continues to keep watch at the rear. [Spot:13, Listen:13]
Trellus (ac 22, 79 hp, Bless) Tuesday October 17th, 2006 8:47:05 PM
"If you can weave a pick to knock out the trap," Trellus replies to Flea when told of her choice, "that'd be best. I hate to be coming back in a hurry and forget I'm supposed to step up."
In reply to Mac, the blond man looks at the taur blankly for a moment. "I'm sorry dude. I can't remember what scrolls you got."
The buzzing in his voice gets louder. "So, they know we're here," he mutters. "Shady". The tone of sarcasm betrays the cleric's true feelings. -------- Spells in effect: Magic Vestment(armor)+2 Magic Vestment (shield)+2
Tishe Tuesday October 17th, 2006 8:47:49 PM
The girl nods along with Trellus.
"I hate traps," she remarks.
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Tuesday October 17th, 2006 9:56:21 PM
Gilan watches from his spot in the tunnel. He feels a little giddy with all the magic that he has been casting. He can still feel the excess magical power that he has channeled from each of his spells. "Hate those Oglian." He feels the slight buzz in his head and it is not comforting. Looking to the others he does get a slight smile upon his face though. "This time it will be different." His hand drifts to lay upon Ciaran for both their support.
Ciaran looks up at his brother as he touches him. He is not sure what his brother said but he can feel the shift in stance and the attitude behind the words. He growls a little as he waits and watches. To him this is turning into another hunt...a fun one at that.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement] [stoneskin(Gry and Mac) - 90minutes - 10/adamantine for 90 damage]
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward, Trap Sense, Evasion) d20+14=23 d20+14=34 d20+14=18 d20+14=19 d20+14=27 d20+14=33 d20+14=31 d20+14=18 Tuesday October 17th, 2006 11:46:24 PM
Sweat shines on the rogue's upper lip and brow as she continues to work on the complicated trap. She nods wordlessly in acknowledgement of her companions' encouragement. (Note: 3 Disable Device rolls rolled previously, 8 more for good measure Disable Device=23, 34, 18, 19, 27, 33, 31, 18).
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus Bless: +1 to hit and saves vs. fear from Grymash
One down....a hundred to go. (DM Jim) Tuesday October 17th, 2006 11:53:42 PM
Flea finds her concentration to be worth it as she disarms the trap within a trap. As she finishes she can motion the rest that they can move.
The rest of the group is soon on the move again and you reach the section of the hive that houses the bridges. There is no sign of anything around that can just be seen. The center bridge is still destroyed but the other two are still intact. The passage on the other side of the chasm is also free of blockage and guards.
The buzzing has increased in tempo a little as if in anticipation of what is to happen.
Mac (AC:22, HP:90/90, +Barkskin, Stoneskin, Longstrider, Blessed) d20+6=7 d20+1=21 Wednesday October 18th, 2006 6:34:26 PM
"It was just before the mushroom gas." he replies to Trellus. "One each Bull, Bear & Cat."
He returns his focus to the watch. [Spot:7(Botch), Listen:21(Nat20!)]
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Wednesday October 18th, 2006 7:41:04 PM
Gilan moves out into the open area of the chasm. He tries to get a clear picture of the surroundings so that he can help in seeing any dangers. Mostly he watches the ceiling for trouble, since that is where it came from last time. "I really am starting to hate these ants."
Ciaran follows his brother out not as much bothered by the buzz, then again he is more alien than the ants would most likely talk to. What kind of thoughts would they get from him anyways.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement] [stoneskin(Gry and Mac) - 90minutes - 10/adamantine for 90 damage]
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward, Trap Sense, Evasion) d20+9=10 d20+13=33 d20+11=17 d20+14=32 d20+23=25 Wednesday October 18th, 2006 8:47:17 PM
Flea winces as the buzzing sound increases in intensity. Trying to ignore the distraction, she moves along with her party, trying to scout a little ahead of the eager fighters and keeping her eyes open for things that might trip up the Bloodpack.
Spot=10 Search/Detect Traps=33 (nat. 20! this rogue's on a roll!) Listen=17 Move Silently=32 Hide=25
DM Sanity Info:
Protective Ward: +10 to next save from Trellus Bless: +1 to hit and saves vs. fear from Grymash
Grymash creeps along. On constant watch for the inevitable attack.
Trellus (ac 22, 79 hp, Bless Wednesday October 18th, 2006 9:53:46 PM
Trellus nods vigorously as Mac reminds him of the scrolls. "Right. Yeah, I'll take 'em."
By the time the get to the empty chamber, Trellus is about as warped up as humanly possible. This waiting for an inevitable attack pick is totally sunbaked, and he's not enjoying the experience much.
"Let's weave across these bridges in a hurry, dudes," he states softly. "I totally don't want to be split up or stuck on them if the beaters show up."
The blond man moves quickly in behind Grymash to get across a bridge. -------- Spells in effect: Magic Vestment(armor)+2 Magic Vestment (shield)+2
The bridge to nowhere. (DM Jim) Thursday October 19th, 2006 12:27:51 AM
Flea scouts ahead for traps and signs of danger but has found nothing yet. She stays one step ahead of the pack as they move towards the first bridge.
The simple crossing is more nerve racking than it should be. The Oglian have not tipped their hand yet and the danger lurks around every next corner. It is a wonder that all the group has not gone mad yet.
The tunnel entrance looms before the group. You remember this part as going down a ways and then branching to the right. That path lead to the room with all the shrooms and crystals. The other path...was unexplored.
Trellus (ac 22, 79 hp, Bless) d20+9=24 d20+9=28 Thursday October 19th, 2006 11:30:36 AM
"Weave straight this time," Trellus says. The cleric stays in his spot behind Grymash.
[Listen 24, Spot 28]
Tishe' (AC17, HP 56/56) d20+6=18 d20+6=24 d20+2=8 d20+2=8 Thursday October 19th, 2006 4:22:35 PM
Tishe' keeps a steady look-around (Spot: 18, Listen: 24), and Wart peers out of her satchel to assist (assist Spot 8, assist Listen 8).
Her wand of magic missles is in her hand as she moves quickly across the bridge. Her breath comes quicker, and wonders again at what type of communication will be available with the Oglians. "I wonder if we'll be able to talk at all?"
Active Spells Mage Armor: 297 turns (+4 armor) Unseen Servant: 297 turns (200 coin lift) See Invisibility: 47 turns
Arcane Spells White -- Acid Splash, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation Red -- Grease, Unseen Servant, Shield, Magic Missle, Mage Armor Orange -- Glitterdust, See Invisibility, Web, Scorching Ray Yellow -- Summon III, Lightning Bolt, Haste
Mac (AC:22, HP:90/90, +Barkskin, Stoneskin, Longstrider, Bless) d20+6=22 d20+1=21 Thursday October 19th, 2006 7:15:33 PM
Once all else are across the bridge, Mac brings up the rear. [Spot:22, Listen:21(Nat20!)]
Flea ( AC21, 56 HP, Protective Ward, Trap Sense, Evasion) Thursday October 19th, 2006 7:42:41 PM
"Will do, Trellus," answers Flea as she keeps a little ahead of the pack, sword in one hand, wand in the other.
Gilan [HP: 97/97 - AC: 27] [barkskin] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - 24] [greater magic fang] Thursday October 19th, 2006 8:20:42 PM
Gilan crosses the bridge with the rest of the group. His eyes keep a watch for trouble that is not there and then he follows along slowly down the tunnel after Flea.
Ciaran is by his brother's side. The closer they get the worse his feelings of danger get.
[barkskin(Gry, Jake, Mac, Gilan) - 90minutes - +3 to AC] [greater magic fang(Ciaran) - 9hours - +3 to hit and damage] [longstrider(Mac and Jake) - 9hours - +10feet to movement] [stoneskin(Gry and Mac) - 90minutes - 10/adamantine for 90 damage]
Grymash (AC 29, hp104, barkskin, prot from evil, stoneskin, bless) d20+2=13 d20+4=20 d20+3=18 Thursday October 19th, 2006 10:07:26 PM
Grymash is beginning to get impatient. He wants to end this sneaking around and just get to it. If he wasnt with his pack, he would just yell and call the buggers out. However, he feels his Bloodpack wouldnt appreciate that too much. Grymash thinks his double axe is thirsty. Time to feed his baby.
(Spot 13, Listen 20, Move silently 18)
Is that....voices? (DM Jim) Friday October 20th, 2006 12:17:07 AM
Having sliped past the path that you took to get to the shroom room, you start to hear actual voices. One of them is decidely humanoid in nature but the other has a difference to it...a sense of the unhuman.
Flea, being in front can start to make out light ahead. This is real light and not that created by the bluish words and pictures upon the walls. She will be able to report that the opening into whatever room that is ahead...is only twenty feet away.
The buzzing inside of your heads has gotten even louder, but is not enough to drive you to your knees like last time. A lot of this is accompanied by pictures that flit through your heads as well. You see a great many things...great standing hives under the sun...humanoids working fields while ants watch over them...a battle that ends in darkness.
Trellus (ac 22, 79 hp, Owls Wisdom) Friday October 20th, 2006 1:28:16 PM
"Just a quick peek," the cleric directs the gnome.
Trellus holds his position and casts a spell. He will need all the wisdom Domi can provide very soon, he is sure. [Owls Wisdom] -------- Spells in effect:
Mac (AC:22, HP:90/90, +Barkskin, Stoneskin, Longstrider, Bless) d20+6=23 d20+1=6 Saturday October 21st, 2006 12:20:12 AM
At the rear, Mac keeps watchful and alert. [Spot:23, Listen:6] Though the extra buzzing is beginning to get on his nerves.
Tishe' (AC 20, HP 56/56) d20+6=8 Saturday October 21st, 2006 5:09:44 AM
The pictures are facinating to Tishe', who forgets for a moment while they are down in the tunnels until she recieves a gentle push from Mac. "There are hive-like structures on the plains that people called the Builders make... I wonder if there is a connection?"
Touching herself with her Wand of Speak with Animals (recently gotten from the Catacombs), Tishe' listens to the words ahead with little success. (Listen: 8)
Active Spells Mage Armor: 297 turns (+4 armor) Unseen Servant: 297 turns (200 coin lift) See Invisibility: 47 turns Speak with Animals:
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